Coconut vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between coconut and prunes
- Coconut has more manganese, iron, selenium, and copper; however, prunes are higher in vitamin K, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B3.
- Coconut covers your daily saturated fat needs 148% more than prunes.
- Prunes contain 34 times less selenium than coconut. Coconut contains 10.1µg of selenium, while prunes contain 0.3µg.
- Prunes have less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of coconut is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, coconut meat, raw and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more IronIron | +161.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +401.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3266.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +207.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +550% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +830% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +248.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +279.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +29650% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8713.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +319.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +175% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2588.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +490.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 29.698g | 0.088g | 135% |
| Manganese | 1.5mg | 0.299mg | 52% |
| Fats | 33.49g | 0.38g | 51% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 59.5µg | 49% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 0.93mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 0.3µg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.435mg | 0.281mg | 17% |
| Fructose | 12.45g | 16% | |
| Carbs | 15.23g | 63.88g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.186mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.205mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 732mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.54mg | 1.882mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 9g | 7.1g | 8% |
| Folate | 26µg | 4µg | 6% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 240kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.44mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 69mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 39µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.425g | 0.053g | 3% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0.062g | 2% |
| Starch | 5.11g | 2% | |
| Protein | 3.33g | 2.18g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 0.422mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 41mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.23g | 56.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.23g | 38.13g | N/A |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 10.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.121mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.131mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.247mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.147mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.202mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.9g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.